I decided to get my first Tattoo in rememberance of my Son that passed away. I wasnt sure what I…read morewanted but with the help and guidance of the Owner/Ronnie we discussed and came to a decision. The shop was ultra modern and imaculate. His staff were all so welcoming and talanted. I live in Miami and have received so many compliments and people asking for his information. You will have a great experience at MERK INK TATTOO STUDIO. Thank You Ronnie

We traveled to Salem for our 11th wedding anniversary + my 40th birthday that is at the end of this…read moremonth. I knew that I wanted to get a tattoo to commemorate the trip. I went to 3 different tattoo shops to get an idea and a feel for their place before I decided on Merk Ink Tattoo Studio. I liked the vibe and feel of Merk Ink and I thought the woman at the front desk was very friendly and personable. It had been almost 21 years since my last tattoo so I was a bit nervous at first. She introduced me to Ireland who was very professional and made the entire session smooth and comfortable from start to finish. I decided on a small pumpkin with no color just above my wrist. The whole session took maybe an hour or so and I was obsessed with the tattoo once he was done - it was exactly what I wanted. It has been a week now and I can still say that I love my tattoo as it is healing and I am so happy that I chose Merk Ink! I will definitely be back to see Ireland the next time I visit Salem! Check them out for great work - I highly recommend!

Bre was so fun to work with! We had great conversations while she was working on my lil filler…read morepiece. If you're ever visiting Salem and want a tattoo, I'd recommend this spot always! I didn't get the name of the guy at the front but he was super nice and personable as well! Cute spot in Downtown :)

I had such a great experience at Witch City Ink from start to finish. I was able to work with…read moreAndrew, front office team, and he was incredible -- so patient, welcoming, and helpful. He took the time to walk me through my options, especially when I was debating the size of my tattoo, and made sure I felt completely comfortable before moving forward. For my script Andrew suggested I work with Sharon, and so glad I did! She is an absolute artist in every sense of the word. Her attention to detail, steady hand, and creative vision brought my idea to life even better than I imagined. She's not only talented, but also warm and easy to talk to, which made the whole process enjoyable and stress-free. If you're looking for a studio with top-notch management and truly gifted artists, Witch City Ink is the place to go. I'll definitely be back :)

We stopped into The Black Veil Studio while walking around and window shopping…read more The vibe inside of The Black Veil Studio encompassed Salem and all of it's witchiness. The interior was so beautiful and scary, but in a classy way. There were unique book editions and artwork everywhere. I took home an Ozzy Osbourne post card that fit perfectly on my refrigerator. I actually didn't realize that they are also a tattoo studio - that would have been cool to check out, but I was so distracted and intrigued with the front of the store that I never even noticed. Staff were very friendly and approachable! I highly suggest checking out The Black Veil Studio whether it is for a tattoo or to check out their awesome items for sale.

The service was great, she was friendly and informative about merchandise. I love the vibe of the…read moreplace no dark stops in this place, good vibes. Another shop to add to growing stop/shop list.

Great artists and the staff went above and beyond to help with my after care issues. Kelly was…read moreincredible to work with - definitely worth traveling from California for the experience.

I researched places to get a tattoo while visiting Salem and the studio caught my attention! It's…read morebeautiful and the artist are all so welcoming and kind. I got a flash design by Brit and my whole experience was amazing. Def make an appointment or call ahead about a walk in but was really happy with this place.

Now I have a 2 because their communication sucks!! Like really really bad! I had called to book an…read moreappointment or to see about a tattoo. Guy told me to message them on IG cuz it would be better to communicate about the tattoo I wanted. Nope took days for them to communicate and also believe it was multiple ppl messaging at the same time. (Because they would ask same question that I just answered). The conversation just went around the bush and I had to call again. They thought I was playing around. Day came and went in. Nobody was at the desk. No communication still until they were ready to tattoo u. They got a 2 because 1 they r the cheapest shop in Salem! 2 they r the only ones that do flash tats. The girls there do awesome tats! I had one she was good. I also messaged her on IG after the fact and she messaged right back!!

Corey took the idea in my mind and designed/stenciled a masterpiece. Johnny was also very helpful…read morein the consulting process, and Nick was a friendly apprentice/DJ during the appointment. Small miscommunication with the appointment time, which Corey did right by me with the price. Highly recommend the team at Sacred Harp.

I got my very first tattoo here on June 15th, 2025 during their flash fundraiser for Learn to Cope…read more I have been wanting a tattoo for some time, and I always wanted to get it done in Salem, specifically here at Salem Ink. I cannot say enough amazing things about this business and the people that work there. It was a very smooth check in process, and they had many wonderful flash designs to choose from. The ambience was great as well, calming, artistic, and it smelled amazing in there! I was nervous, as expected, since it was my first tattoo. The wonderful Alexis was so kind and comforting and made my first experience very memorable. She is amazing at what she does, and it was a pleasure to get to talk with her. I will definitely be going back to Alexis and Salem Ink for any future tattoos. Thank you Alexis and Salem Ink!

Thank god witch city ink never got back to us regarding "sister" tattoos because we never would…read morehave met the amazing Alexis ! She was awesome and we couldn't be more happier with her work. Upon arrival she had the tattoo that we sent her made out to 3 sizes for us to choose from . We were riveted the whole time with the story of why she was in Salem. I could not recommend anyone more than her for your tattoos .

The artist who work here are so talented and nice! The whole studio is filled with beautiful…read moreartwork - would definitely recommend stopping by to check out some of their work they have a wide range of styles you could choose from. From new school to black and grey realism. All of the artists who work here are award winning.

I just finished up a 2 day session with Matt Driscoll at @9threalmgallery ... I had to endure 2…read moredays of bad dad jokes, puns, singing annnnnd... Let. Me. Tell. You. It was Fantastic!! The best tattoo experience I've ever had! And that's saying a lot because I know some wonderful artists. The shop was so welcoming!! The artists are supportive and the environment is extremely comfy. Matt was amazing to work with and I can't say enough kind words about him! His talent and professionalism is off the charts! And Leanne's stunning art pieces are to die for (check them out now!!!!)

Cat is very, very talented. She is also kind and really seems to care about her clients and what…read moreshe does. She's working on my large leg piece. She's alot of fun to talk to and I could have sat for another 3 hours if didn't have another client! I fully recommend you get her to tattoo you! The design she drew for is honestly my favorite of all of my tattoos! She's such a talented artist! I have about 5 more tattoos now that I want her to do asap!

Although the vibe is beautiful, interesting, colorful, clean; and the service is friendly, kind,…read morerespectful...I am not completely satisfied with my final tattoo from Jason. He worked from a very special photo of my beloved cat and failed to portray the adorable tilt of the head and the magical sparkle in his eye. I realize this is potentially an impossible task but when I returned to have a touch up, Jason did not even see what was lacking. The end result looks dead and hollow to me.

I will be more accurate than this shop is after paying over $1k and 3 visits for a simple cover up…read moreand waiting weeks for email responses to fix one point. 1. The owner said he would honor work done and then argues he hasn't confirmed the work was done after weeks waiting for a response and then tries to say it looks like an old tattoo without even inviting me in to take a look. As you can see from the photo the point spread on the only beveling work done on my body, which he knows was a cover up of an old tattoo. 2. The original artist that drew the beveling took it upon himself to start going over my large back tattoo without my permission and leaving me with fresh ink on a small part of an old tattoo that none of the points spread, as you can see from the photo, and tattoo something different than what he drew. 3. No apology from the artist and no refund from the owner for unauthorized work. If you want to hear an artist complain about his x and his weight then this is the place to go. Not to be trusted.

Have a nice vibe in the shop! I go to Lindsay and she is working on a sleeve for me. She is…read moreflexible and has killer art. Everyone has been lovely.

There are two decisions that I've made this year that were the absolute BEST choices of all times!…read more The first - to get my eyeliner tattooed on. Last summer I moved from Southeast Massachusetts to Washington, DC and was invited to return again this summer. My first thought was, "I am not going to survive another 100plus degree heat and my beautiful black eyeliner running constantly!!" I sport a punky 80's look, and my eyeliner is a crucial component to my person. What I also did not know, was that I would be embarking on a particularly emotional and mind-blowing time of encountering past and present losers, family drama, etc. which would result in much crying and flushing out the eyes (and now that's ALL done). And through it ALL - my eyes and makeup continue to look PERFECT!!! Lemme tell you, that certainly gave me alot of street cred when everyone else looked a mess : ) The second BEST decision I made - was to go to Nikki Leitao for my eyeliner tattoo!!! I found Nikki when I began researching the field, and was looking through a professional licensure/organization website for cosmetic tattooing. After looking through her VERY detailed website, I also discovered that she is responsible for making it possible to perform this service in Salem, Massachusetts. I figured if she helped to write and push this licensing legislature through, then she was the absolute best - and I was not disappointed. The price was right (I had saved and budgeted) and I got a little discount for being a first time customer. Don't be fooled by the tattoo shop where Nikki works - she has her own room in the back - with privacy and relaxing music. I appreciated how much time Nikki took with me to make certain that every detail was discussed and confirmed by me. She is an outstanding makeup artist (look at her webpage) and I trusted her completely. Nikki was also REALLY patient with me....I talk alot....I ask alot of questions....I need to externally process everything going on...this woman was AMAZING with me. After the 4plus hour appointment (yes, she works HARD) I was armed with my takehome kit and directions to make a 6 week "touch up" appointment. This is when Nikki looks to see if there are any spots that have faded, etc. Unfortunately, circumstances caused me to have to move to DC sooner than I thought - so I won't be able to make my appointment until I return in August...but my eyes STILL look amazing. I am sick with allergies and the flu, so I'll post a photo when I look more human. The first two days after the procedure, I wore my glasses and no contact lenses...and remained mostly indoors. I used the healing ointment in my take-home kit sparingly...and I used the mini freezer pods to sooth the swelling. I've got tattoos and so was ready for the pain...but it really just felt like I had conjunctivitis...and I couldn't pick the crust away. The result? I look gorgeous. Thank you, thank you Nikki! Now I'm going to save up to have her outline my lips a little and balance out the color. Oh yes, and this saves me SO much time and money!!

I can always count on Nikki to make me "Brow Beautiful!" OK, so I'm one of those girls that feels…read morethe shape of the eyebrow makes the shape of the eye. I have "Brow Envy" every time I see a perfect brow on another girl...until Nikki creates them... ON ME. She truly knows how to frame your eyes with your brows to create the best shape. Go to Nikki to get the "Brow Envy" of your Besties!